South Beach is a public beach that's free and open to everyone. And it's easily accessible by foot, though the most scenic part on the southern end, via Lummus Park, which runs along Ocean Drive from 5th to 15th streets.
Explore Ocean DriveOcean Drive is a beautiful strip, as you might have guessed, along the ocean front. Here you'll find a lot of cool looking buildings, restaurants and people! Whether you choose to walk along the sidewalk of the street or on the beach side, you'll enjoy the views either way.
South Beach is known for its party scene, and there's something for everyone. When it comes to fashion, Miami South Beach is definitely a place to see and be seen. There are many boutiques and stores to explore, so take your time and enjoy trying on new things.
You'll see some people swimming, kids splashing around, and couples taking the long way along the surf. But the majority of the crowd seems perfectly content to stay posing—err, seated—on the sand. Can we go barefoot? The farther north you go on Miami Beach, the narrower—and less white-sand—the beach becomes.